Historical thinking skills

The majority of today was spent in content-specific groups: history, English, science, and math. In the history group, we received an introduction to “inquiry-based learning.” Here at C…

As I mentioned in my recent post about rote memorization, I want my students to grasp the “big picture” of US History: What do we need to hold on to twenty years from now that will make…

To create classrooms that engage in good historical thinking we have to develop the right question or questions from the very beginning. So what are the right types of questions? Let’s explore . . . #CultofPedagogypin

Are you struggling with developing engaging lessons for your middle and high students focusing on historical thinking skills? There are lots of great lessons online (and free), you just need to know where to look!

Hexagonal thinking is a great tool for US History classrooms. Engagement and critical thinking are at a super high level when you use Hexagonal Thinking! Check out this blog post explaining how I use Hexagonal Thinking in my US History classroom!

When educational leaders are not subject experts we get a confusing skill set structure that reduces the skills necessary for specific subjects. In an effort to redirect educators to think about the correct skillset for their subjects I explore Chronological Thinking, a fun and important history skill. Read more on the blog. #tptblog #historyteachers #historyskills #historyresources #chronology #thinkingskills

Historical thinking skills have essentially been replaced by skills from other disciplines which has added to the entire social studies curriculum being constantly evaluated for its purpose and importance in public schools. The study of history will never yield what it should if you don't study it with the correct thinking skills. #tptblog #teacherspayteachers #socialstudies #whystudyhistory #thinking #skillbuilding #criticalthinking

A bulletin board inspired by The Stanford History Education Group and their Reading Like a Historian Curriculum. The bulletin board features the historical thinking skills.

Teaching history with primary sources is a great way to build your students' historical thinking skills. If you want to bring in more primary sources but don't know where to start, check out these helpful tips to make using primary sources easier in your Middle School Social Studies classroom. #socialstudies #middleschool #historicalthinking #primarysources

The past is everything that ever happened to anyone, anywhere. There is too much history to remember all of it. And new “history” is being created every day. We put considerable effort into learning and remembering that which is historically significant, but have you considered how are those choices made? People who do not think...

The words that are included on this poster are key skills that students work on developing in their history classes. For students to become more familiar with them, this poster works as a resource for students and teachers to use for students to become more comforatble with the concepts, and grow in their ability to do them.

Have you tried the critical thinking strategy "Not the Answer?" This easy to implement, no prep, strategy is the thing classroom dreams are made of! Click to check out a blog post all about it! #CriticalThinkingActivity

I previously wrote about how I came to conceptualize how I would assess historical thinking in my classroom, now I thought I would show you how these tests come together. As always, I start with the skills and content knowledge that have been practiced in that Unit. At the beginning of the year, I assess […]

Teaching historical thinking skills must be fun, engaging, and meaningful! This is how to do it!

History is so much more than memorizing names and dates so stop teaching it that way. Focus on historical thinking skills to make your students successful in the study of history. Periodization, chronology, reading data, timelines, and understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources are just some of the skills included. Read the blog before heading over to my TpT store to purchase.

21st century History classes no longer focus on memorization. Now that we're teaching students to think historically; how do teachers assess that thinking?

Quick and Easy Great Depression Simulation: Help students experience the impact of the Crash of 1929 and discover how it affected ordinary Americans -- and why the troubles in the economy cascaded so fast! All you need is 10 minutes of class time and some index cards or Post-it notes!

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